HomeMy WebLinkAboutSchool Master Planning Advisory Committee Charge - Revised June 2019School Master Planning Advisory Committee
Charge
Members:
Appointed By:
Length of Term
Meeting Times:
15 members
School Committee
One year
Monthly or as determined by the Advisory Committee
Description: The School Master Planning Advisory Committee ("Advisory Committee") is being
established pursuant to School Committee Policy BDF. The School Committee has determined
that developing a master plan for school capital projects is necessary and prudent as Lexington
continues to experience enrollment growth at all grade levels. The Advisory Committee will
develop and recommend a 5-10 year capital plan for school facilities, analyzing current facilities
and enrollment forecasts, and developing conceptual plans and timelines for needed additional
educational spaces. DiNisco Design will provide professional support for this effort pursuant to
an existing contract.
The work of the School Master Planning Advisory Committee will include, but not be limited to:
1. Assess current capacity findings and identify options to align future school capacities
with enrollment projections and educational program requirements;
2. Develop recommendations for addressing capacity, including costs and timelines;
3. Prepare a Final Report and Recommendations to the School Committee.
Criteria for Membership: The Advisory Committee members shall consist of staff and citizens,
with sufficient background to understand facility assessments and the impact of facilities on the
education process.
Composition: School Committee (2), Board of Selectmen (1), Permanent Building Committee
(1), Superintendent of Schools (1), Director of Public Facilities (1), Director of Planning and
Assessment (1), Capital Expenditures Committee Liaison (1), Appropriations Committee Liaison
(1), Planning Board Liaison (1), the chair of the PTA/0 Presidents' Council (1), representative
from SEPAC (1), high school student (1), citizens selected through application process (2).